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W hich urban pest is the most difficult to control? Most PMPs say ants. But the answer to this question has shifted completely over the past 20 years — from cockroaches to ants. Today, few people consider the German cockroach a difficult pest to manage. What made the change is the invention of highly effective baits, in particular, gel baits. Then, the question is, why is the German cockroach still common in urban areas? The German cockroach’s small size, short life cycle, high reproductive potential and resistance development are well-known factors accounting for their success. However, a frequently ignored factor is poor pest control practices. Despite the plethora of effective tools and methods available, it is not uncommon to find people, including professionals, relying on ineffective materials or methods to treat cockroach infestations. Studies have shown that an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach incorporating bait and other non-chemical By Changlu Wang, Narinderpal Singh, Richard Cooper and Clay Scherer
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